APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 126

The production scheduler for a bottleneck resource should:

Answer options

• A. schedule additional preventive maintenance for the resource.
• B. ensure a constant queue of work waiting to be processed.
• C. increase production lot sizes to increase utilization of resources.
• D. implement pull signals for production of the bottleneck resource.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, emphasizes the importance of having a steady queue of work to ensure that the bottleneck resource remains productive and does not experience downtime. Options A and C could lead to inefficiencies or unnecessary delays, while D, although useful in some contexts, does not directly address the need for a constant flow of work at the bottleneck.